Traffic stop in Eaton County results in gun seized, Lansing resident arrested

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A 30-year-old from Lansing was arrested Monday after Michigan State Police troopers reportedly found a handgun during a traffic stop.

According to authorities, the traffic stop happened on I-96 in Eaton County. Police said the driver was speeding more than 90 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone.

Police said they discovered a handgun during the traffic stop.

Troopers arrested a 30-year-old from Lansing on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon.

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